Is This a Zombie? 2011
What is Is This a Zombie??
Is This a Zombie is a supernatural comedy anime series that follows Ayumu, a teenager who becomes entangled in extraordinary circumstances after his death. Following his murder by a serial killer, Ayumu is resurrected as a zombie through the intervention of a Necromancer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 11, 2011
- Last aired
- Jun 7, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, Teletama
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Is This a Zombie is a supernatural comedy anime series that follows Ayumu, a teenager who becomes entangled in extraordinary circumstances after his death. Following his murder by a serial killer, Ayumu is resurrected as a zombie through the intervention of a Necromancer. This resurrection places him in proximity to various supernatural beings including a magical girl and a vampire ninja. The series centers on Ayumu's unusual living situation as he navigates his new undead existence while attempting to uncover the identity of his killer. His investigation becomes complicated by his interactions with the magical girl and vampire ninja who have become part of his daily life. The show combines elements of horror, romance, and comedy as Ayumu deals with both his zombie condition and the romantic complications that arise from his supernatural encounters. His quest for vengeance and answers about his death drives the narrative forward while he manages his relationships with the otherworldly characters surrounding him.
Should you watch it?
“A murdered teenager is resurrected as a zombie and finds himself surrounded by supernatural companions.”
- unique supernatural premise
- humorous character dynamics
- chaotic narrative
- unconventional tone
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural comedies featuring a mix of magical girls and undead protagonists.
This series contains supernatural violence and harem-style comedy elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Yes, I’m a Magical Garment Girl Jan 11, 2011
- E2 No, It’s a Vampire Ninja Jan 18, 2011
- E3 Yes, Hair in Pigtails Jan 25, 2011
- E4 Whoa, Am I Glowing? Feb 1, 2011
- E5 Yeah, That’s Kyoto Tofu Feb 8, 2011
- E6 Yes, I Summon Death Feb 14, 2011
- E7 Hey, Which Middle School Are You At? Feb 21, 2011
- E8 Heh, I’m a Schoolyard Wife Feb 28, 2011
- E9 Yes, When I Strip Down, You’ll be Amazed Mar 7, 2011
- E10 No, That Will Explode Mar 21, 2011
- E11 Yeah, You Stay With Me! Mar 28, 2011
- E12 Yes, There’s Still More Mar 29, 2011
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Yes, I'm Now Making a Magical Transformation Again! Apr 5, 2012
- E2 Aah, Farewall to Me Apr 12, 2012
- E3 Yo! That's Some Friendly You-nity! Apr 19, 2012
- E4 No, Get Lost, Good Sir Apr 26, 2012
- E5 Yes, It Goes Around Every Year May 3, 2012
- E6 No Way, We Were Winning! May 10, 2012
- E7 Mm-hmm, Teacher is the Greatest! May 17, 2012
- E8 Whoo, a Mixer with Kyoko! May 24, 2012
- E9 Ah, My Darling is a Ne'er-do-well May 31, 2012
- E10 Still, That's Okay Jun 7, 2012
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A boy named Ayumu is murdered by a serial killer and brought back to life as a zombie.
Who resurrected the main character?
He was resurrected by a necromancer.
What kind of supernatural beings appear?
The series features a necromancer, a magical girl, and a vampire ninja.
What is the main goal of the protagonist?
Ayumu is trying to discover the identity of his killer.
When was the series released?
The television series was released in 2011.